Planning Lawyer

TieTalent; Wembley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a qualified Planning Lawyer to join their Legal Services team. The role involves providing expert legal advice, leading on high-profile projects, and supporting strategic decision-making in planning and regeneration matters. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in local government law, especially planning and regeneration.
• Full understanding of risk management in corporate governance context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level legal advice on planning and regeneration-related issues.
• Supervise and mentor team members, deputizing for Chief Lawyer as needed.
• Draft and negotiate complex planning and highway agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Case Management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and to take the lead on high-profile planning, property, highways, and regeneration matters. This is a senior role (which is open to step-up candidates) within the Legal Services team, playing a critical part in major local authority projects and strategic decision-making.

Key Planning Lawyer Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level legal advice on planning and regeneration-related issues
• Draft and negotiate complex planning and highway agreements
• Represent the Council at inquiries, tribunals, and committees
• Support and lead on strategic legal work and corporate initiatives
• Supervise and mentor team members, deputising for the Chief Lawyer as required
• Ensure compliance with legal frameworks and governance procedures

The ideal Planning Lawyer will be/have:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with significant post-qualification experience
• Expertise in local government law, particularly planning and regeneration
• Strong leadership, case management, and communication skills
• Full understanding of risk management in the context of corporate governance

Join a team driving forward some of the most exciting, securely funded, and transformative developments in the public sector.

Apply now to be part of a progressive and forward-thinking legal team.

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